Carers Rights Day is a national day that aims to help unpaid carers understand and use their rights. This year, Carers Rights Day falls on Thursday 19th November, but there are free events happening across the whole week.
Three events: find one near you
Wondering how welfare reforms will impact you? Need advice around Power of Attorney for your loved one? Not sure how to get a Carers Assessment? Don’t know if you count as a ‘carer’? Carers Manchester and their locality partners are hosting events to answer all these questions and more! The three events will all follow the same format, so you can attend whichever one suits you.
Each event will include:
- Free refreshments
- A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 support from Carers Manchester Contact Point support workers
- A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 legal advice on carers’ issues from solicitor Shane Flannery
- 1-2-1 benefits advice from Carers Manchester Contact Point welfare and benefits advisors
- A presentation and opportunity for 1-2-1 advice on accessing Carers Assessments, from the City Council Carers
- Assessment team
South event
Tuesday 17th November, 10am-1pm, Benchill Community Centre, M22 8EJ
Central event
Wednesday 18th November, 12.30pm-3.30pm, Claremont Resource Centre, M15 5FS
North event
Thursday 19th November, 10am-1pm, Rainbow Community Centre, 11-13 Humphrey Street, Crumpsall, M8 9JS
For more information email: hannah@manchestercarersforum.org.uk
For more free events and activities around Carers Rights Day and beyond, take a look at Carers Manchester’s events calendar.